Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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Matthias

July 24, 2020

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The lake is almost an oasis in the middle of the Jura forests and pastures. And at Le Pont you almost feel like you're on the Riviera ...

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Vincent Reboul

October 12, 2021

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Lac de Joux is located at an altitude of 1004 metres and is at the foot of the very distinctive Dent du Lion massif. It is a glacial lake of great beauty and the largest in the entire Jura massif. A road goes all the way around it. The small hamlet "le Pont" which is located on the edge of the lake, has a restaurant and a small grocery store.

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Chez-le-Maître-Ecoles

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

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Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) – Lac de Joux loop from Morges

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Elevation 1,010 m

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Location: L'Abbaye, Jura-Nord vaudois, Vaud, Switzerland

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Chez-le-Maître-Ecoles

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

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Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) – Lac de Joux loop from Morges

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